Photo: Jim Fairman
Band
About Band
The Stevenson High School Band Program is comprised of multiple ensembles built around the five concert bands:
• Freshman Band
• Concert Band
• Symphonic Band
• Advanced Symphonic Band
• Honor Band
Band Quick Links
Band members extend their musical activities through participation in Marching Band, Pep Band, Jazz Bands, Flute Choir, Percussion Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, the pit orchestra for the annual musical, solo and ensemble contests, chamber music performances, private lessons, competitive auditions and community ensembles.
The bands are directed by:
Dr. Sonny Petway, Director of Bands
spetway@d125.org
847-415-4778
Caitlin McGovern, Associate Director of Bands
cmcgovern@d125.org
847-415-4774
Madeline Vogler
mvogler@d125.org
847-415-4762
Michael Tseitlin
mtseitlin@d125.org
847-415-4765
All band members and parents should subscribe to the SHS Band Email List.
To subscribe, please send an email to:
shs_band+subscribe@d125.
Write “Subscribe” in the subject line, and write “subscribe” in the email.
All Color Guard members and parents should subscribe to the SHS Color Guard Email List.
To subscribe, please send an email to:
shs_colorguard+subscribe@d125.
Write “Subscribe” in the subject line, and write “subscribe” in the email.
Follow the instructions on the subscription page; a confirmation of your subscription will be sent automatically.
Calendar
For 2020-21 band events, please check out the Arts Event Schedule page.
Auditions
Audition information and sign-up links will be provided as they become available.
Incoming Freshman Band Auditions
Most incoming freshmen enroll in Freshman Band, and no audition is necessary. However, students may decide to do the optional audition for placement in one of the upperclassmen bands (Advanced Symphonic Band, Symphonic Band or Concert Band) during the spring of their eighth-grade year. Please note: Freshmen who audition for upperclassmen bands are not guaranteed placement. They must meet a number of minimum performance criteria before being considered. Use this link to register for the optional audition.
Marching Percussion Auditions
Typically held in the spring - details TBA
Band Parents
For information on our parents group, please visit the Band Parents page.